Did you know that there are more licensed real estate agents in Winchester than houses sold every year? That’s right. While there may be many agents, there are only a few top producers who handle the majority of sales in town. So, how do you go about finding the right person to service your buying or selling needs? At Andersen Group Realty, we help over 100 families a year and we start that relationship by confidently conveying the depth of our experience and knowledge. While it matters to know the local market, it matters more to sell regularly in that market. Read on to learn the qualities that are most important when choosing the best real estate agent in Winchester:

Look For a Proven Track Record

There are lots of ways to uncover who the top producing agents are in any town, and Winchester is no exception. A quick Google search can show you how many properties a Winchester agent has sold in the past year. You can also check days on market to gauge how efficiently and timely a property was sold in Winchester. Both Zillow and Yelp are great places to read customer reviews and get multiple perspectives. We are proud to say that the team at Andersen Group Realty has over 130 five star reviews on Zillow and nearly 500 five star reviews on Google! But the best referrals often come from people you know personally. Seek recommendations from friends, family, or colleagues who’ve recently bought or sold in the area. See how their experience went and who they see as a great match for you and your needs. 

Find Someone Who Will Connect You

One of the biggest benefits of selling real estate in Winchester for over twenty years is the large network of partners Sven and team have had the pleasure of working with on home sales. They are proud of long established relationships with area mortgage specialists, appraisers, home inspectors and insurance agents. The more transactions a real estate agent has completed, the more seasoned they are at knowing the best players to gather together to ensure a smoother process. This carries over into service partners as well, from plumbers and landscapers to painters and electricians. Top agents know who provides reliable service and they are eager to share with their clients. Finally, local agents often live in town and can share a wealth of knowledge as Winchester residents. Want to meet more people once you land in Winchester? Often, the most successful agents host appreciation events for former clients where you can network with other new neighbors and friends. At Andersen Group Realty, we shower our clients with fun events like Red Sox ticket giveaways, Capital Grille wine tastings and our annual family fun day at Kimball Farms!

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See For Yourself

If Winchester seems to be the best location for you, why not spend an afternoon there, scoping out as much as you can about the town? Stop in to local real estate offices. Are you greeted warmly? Does the office seem busy? A prominent office will display recent sales–if most of those sales are not in Winchester, it may indicate that they are not actually the top selling agents in town. It may be tempting to work with the first agent you meet, or an agent who promises you the highest list price or the lowest realtor compensation, but none of that really matters if your house remains unsold. Agents can promise anything to secure a client, but proof of agent success lies in their experience and track record. As you drive through neighborhoods, look for real estate signs. You’ll likely see multiple signs from the same local agents who sell the most properties. Call them directly to get more information on their approach and attentiveness. A top producing Winchester agent won’t oversell you on their services, they will be proud to let their reputation in Winchester speak on their behalf.

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Seek Out An Edge

Top Winchester agents are constantly communicating with former clients, possible sellers and other agents in town so that they are the first to know about properties not yet listed for sale. Despite working for different agencies, elite Winchester agents often share exclusive market information as a matter of professional courtesy. Because they sell more houses in town, they intimately understand Winchester’s local market trends—Is inventory low in town and more advantageous for buyers? Is inventory high? Since top agents have an expansive client base, they will know which potential buyers have been looking in your neighborhood and may want to purchase your home. No one is more connected to the quickly changing real estate landscape in Winchester than its most seasoned agents.

Winchester’s reputation as a top tier Boston suburb with quality schools, gorgeous neighborhoods and a vibrant sense of community make it an especially desirable town. High home prices and potential bidding wars on prime properties mean that buyers would absolutely benefit from expert real estate agent guidance. Home sellers also feel the difference when they partner with a listing agent who regularly brings homes to the Winchester market and sells them for top dollar. We encourage you to interview top producing agents, including Sven, and see what they can bring to the table. Once you’ve narrowed your choice down to Winchester’s top tier agents, trust your instincts: Choose someone you feel comfortable working with throughout the process. After all, this is one of the biggest decisions in your life and you don’t want to leave anything to chance!

Searching for a great real estate team in Winchester? Look no further than Andersen Group Realty! Click here to send us an email or call 781-729-2329 to get started.